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Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of people: how they think, act, react and interact. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour (normal and abnormal) and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behaviour.

Programme structure

Years 1 and 2

In your first two years you will study the way the brain controls behaviour and thought, the role of modern imaging techniques in studying the brain and the psychology of how groups interact. You will learn about the main areas of psychology: developmental, social, cognitive, brain and behaviour, experimental design and statistics, abnormal, perception and visual cognition, individual differences and applied psychology.

You will also study other subjects of your choice in years 1 and 2: see Degrees in Arts, Science and Social Sciences.

Year 3

If you meet our criteria for success in first and second years, you may progress to Honours (years 3 and 4). In your third year you will take courses in cognition, concepts and historical issues in psychology, human development, perception and visual cognition, individual differences, professional skills (employability), social psychology, statistics and physiological psychology.

Year 4

In the final year you will choose from a large number of options ranging from brain imaging techniques to the application of psychology to forensics, therapeutic interventions and employment. You will also complete a major piece of research. This research may be lab-based (eg using one of our eyetrackers or specialised computer software) or carried out in the ‘real world’ of organisations, schools or hospitals.

Our international links

Each year a number of our students choose to study abroad through our exchange programmes with North American and Australian universities. This mostly occurs in third year.

Career prospects

Psychologists are probably best known for their work in the health and education services, but psychology graduates can be found in almost any area of life. A psychology degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, and new areas such as sports psychology and environmental psychology are being developed.

The main career areas are: clinical psychologists, working in health and care settings; counselling psychologists, in private practice and commercial settings; educational psychologists, in local education authorities, schools and special schools; forensic psychologists, working in penal establishments, special hospitals and with young offenders; health psychologists working in hospitals, health authorities and health research departments; neuropsychologists, helping people with brain injury; occupational psychologists, in management, personnel, training, selection and careers services; research and teaching in institutions of higher education.

A third of our graduates who go into permanent employment as psychologists enter public services such as the health service, education, the civil service and the armed forces. A third go into industry or commerce to work on market research and personnel management. Of the remainder, about a tenth will teach and research in schools, colleges and universities.

Our recent Psychology graduates have been employed by: CTC Psychological Services, assistant psychologist; Maudsley Institute, psychologist; NHS, assistant psychologist; National Health Centre Local Office, health consultant; Strathclyde Police, analysis researcher; University of Edinburgh, research assistant; The Children’s Trust, pupil development assistant.

Accreditation

All our Single and Joint Honours Psychology programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), providing the minimum standard of qualification of second class Honours in the Psychology component is achieved. This is a first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

BSc

  • Psychology: C800
  • Computing Science/Psychology: CG84
  • Mathematics/Psychology: CG81
  • Physiology/Psychology: BC18
  • Psychology/Statistics: CG83

MA

  • Psychology: C801
  • Archaeology/Psychology: CV84
  • Celtic Civilisation/Psychology: CQV5
  • Celtic Studies/Psychology: CQ85
  • Classics/Psychology: CQ88
  • Digital Media & Information Studies/Psychology: GC5V
  • English Language/Psychology: CQ8J
  • French/Psychology: CR81
  • German/Psychology: CR82
  • History of Art/Psychology: CVV3
  • History/Psychology: CV81
  • Music/Psychology: CW83
  • Philosophy/Psychology: CVV5
  • Psychology/Scottish History: CVW2
  • Psychology/Scottish Literature: CQ82
  • Psychology/Theatre Studies: CW84
  • Psychology/Theology & Religious Studies: CV86

MA(Soc)

  • Psychology: C802
  • Psychology with Gaelic Language: Q5C8
  • Archaeology/Psychology: VC48
  • Business & Management/Psychology: CN82
  • Business Economics/Psychology: LC18
  • Central & East European Studies/Psychology: RG68
  • Classics/Psychology: QC88
  • Computing Science/Psychology: CGV4
  • Economic & Social History/Psychology: CV83
  • Economics/Psychology: CL81
  • History/Psychology: VC18
  • Philosophy/Psychology: CV85
  • Politics/Psychology: CL82
  • Psychology/Public Policy: LC48
  • Psychology/Scottish History: CVV2
  • Psychology/Sociology: LC38

Academic entry requirements
for entry in 2014

MA

Highers: AAAA or AAABB (including English and a humanities subject or a language (including Gaelic) at grades A/B or B/A) in first sitting = unconditional offer.

Applicants who achieved AAAB or AABBB (including English and a humanities subject or a language (including Gaelic) at grades A/B or B/A) at their first sitting WILL receive an offer from the University. This offer may be conditional (on second sitting results) or unconditional, depending on how many applications are received from students who have attained these grades.

Additional offers, either conditional or unconditional, MAY be made to applicants who achieved AABB or ABBB at their first sitting. A decision re these applications will be made in March 2014 once all applications have been reviewed.

A-levels: AAB.

IB: A minimum of 34 points is required to be considered for an offer. Actual offers will specify subjects and grades to be attained at Higher Level.

MA (SocSci)

Highers: AAAAB (including English or a humanities subject) in first sitting = unconditional offer.

Applicants who achieved AAAA or AAABB (including English or a humanities subject) at their first sitting WILL receive an offer from the University. This offer may be conditional (on second sitting results) or unconditional, depending on how many applications are received from students who have attained these grades.

Additional offers, either conditional or unconditional, MAY be made to applicants who achieved AAAB, AABBB or AABB at their first sitting. A decision re these applications will be made in March 2014 once all applications have been reviewed. 

Applicants who receive an offer conditional on second sitting results will be required to study Advanced Highers in relevant subjects as an integral part of their conditional offer. 

A-levels: AAB.

IB: A minimum of 34 points is required to be considered for an offer. Actual offers will specify subjects and grades to be attained at Higher Level.

BSc

Highers: AAAA or AAABB (including two science subjects) in first sitting = unconditional offer.

Applicants who achieved AAAB or AABBB (including two science subjects) at first sitting WILL receive either a conditional (on second sitting results) or unconditional offer.

Additional conditional or unconditional offers MAY be made to applicants who achieved between ABBB and AABB (including two science subjects) at their first sitting.

A-levels: AAB including one, preferably two, science subjects

IB: A minimum of 34 points is required to be considered for an offer. Actual offers will specify subjects and grades to be attained at Higher Level.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

  • overall score 6.5
  • no sub-test less than 6.0
  • or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
     

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

  • ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
  • CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
  • CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
  • PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

FAQs

What do I do if...

my language qualifications are below the requirements?

The University's Language Centre offers a range of Pre-Sessional Courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching; see Links.

my language qualifications are not listed here?

Please contact the Recruitment and International Office: Elaine.Shortt@glasgow.ac.uk

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

my academic qualifications are below the requirements?

Glasgow International College offers Foundation courses to upgrade your academic qualifications.

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

For further information about English language, please contact the Language Centre.

Tuition fees

How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details. If you’re from outside the EU, please see International students for more information.

Scholarships

We offer a wide range of scholarships to our undergraduates, including both home/EU and international students. The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That’s why we’ve invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding over the last year.
 
For a full list of scholarships including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please see:

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